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Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.

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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

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'I'm happy they came': The World Cup's most viral fan moments (so far)

Food discoveries, tidy stadiums and bagpipes on the streets of Boston are only the beginning as football fans across the United States, Canada and Mexico have been leaving very distinctive signs of their presence...

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World Cup cooling breaks: Unions say all workers deserve them, too

The European Trade Union Confederation is pressing the European Commission to set a maximum working temperature law, warning that extreme heat now poses a predictable and preventable threat to workers across the continent.

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Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit

Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope.

Football Now

Why are Boston bars running out of Scottish beer?

Boston bars say Scottish fans have sparked a shortage of Tennents Lager during the World Cup, with some pubs running low as thousands of supporters descend on the city. One bar says it may be the last in Boston still serving the popular Scottish beer.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Wednesday

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances.

Europe Today

Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit.

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Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon

Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.

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‘Reality check’ for England: Is it time to unleash Saka and Rashford?

Head coach Thomas Tuchel urges England fans to remain positive after the Three Lions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup group L.

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Mosul celebrates Iraq's World Cup return

Hundreds of fans gather in Mosul to watch Iraq face France at the World Cup, waving flags, singing and turning a city square into a lively fan zone.

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Toronto streets fill with Panama and Croatia supporters

Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Tuesday

Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan.

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US allows Iranian team to travel to Seattle two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores at his sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Uzbekistan in their World Cup group match in Houston, becoming the first footballer to score at six World Cup tournaments.

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Giant Messi statue honors Argentina's World Cup hero

A giant mural near Buenos Aires and a towering statue in Patagonia highlight Lionel Messi's enduring status as a symbol of unity and pride for Argentines during the World Cup.

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TV pundit apologises after racist comment during World Cup match

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Monday

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

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Messi smashes World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

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How has Elmo’s World Cup support revealed Republican ‘hypocrisy’?

A wholesome clip of Sesame Street's Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply... It has not gone down well.